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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf Hand Pies with Flaky Crust

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These Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf Hand Pies are a delightful twist on comfort food, featuring a savory chicken filling wrapped in a flaky crust. Perfect for a quick dinner or a fun appetizer, they are sure to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (2 sticks)
  • 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably seasoned)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Use a whisk to blend the dry ingredients evenly.
  2. Add 1 cup of cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually mix in 6 to 8 tablespoons of ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together.
  4. Form the dough into a ball, flatten it into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. While the dough chills, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, combine 1 pound of ground chicken, 1 cup of seasoned breadcrumbs, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 small finely chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce. Mix until just combined.
  6. Once the dough is chilled, remove it from the fridge. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about ¼-inch thickness.
  7. Use a round cutter (about 4-5 inches in diameter) to cut out circles from the dough. Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken filling in the center of each circle.
  8. Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges together to seal, and use a fork to crimp the edges for extra security.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of water. Brush the egg wash over the top of each hand pie.
  10. Place the hand pies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition

Keywords: For the flakiest crust, make sure your butter is very cold. If you want to make these ahead of time, they freeze wonderfully. Consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the filling for a subtle kick.

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